December 10, 2025

Honduras Election Crisis Sparks Protests And Fraud Claims

Honduras Election Crisis Sparks Protests And Fraud Claims

Honduran President Xiomara Castro has accused political actors of engineering an electoral coup as uncertainty grows around the results of the November 30 presidential election, with protests erupting in the capital and election officials struggling to finalize the count.

Castro’s warning came as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Tegucigalpa demanding transparency after technical failures and disputed tally sheets slowed the official results, according to Reuters.

The crisis has raised fears of further instability in the Central American country just weeks before Castro is due to leave office in January.

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Castro said the election …

Turkey F 35 Rejoin Talks Gain Momentum With US

Turkey F 35 Rejoin Talks Gain Momentum With US

The United States and Turkey are holding renewed talks on Ankara’s possible return to the F 35 fighter jet program, raising hopes of a breakthrough after years of tension triggered by Turkey’s purchase of Russian air defense systems.

The discussions mark the clearest sign yet that Washington and Ankara are testing options to reset defence cooperation following Turkey’s removal from the program and the imposition of US sanctions in 2020.

US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said discussions are ongoing but stressed that US law remains clear on one core issue. In a post on X, Barrack said Turkey cannot …

South Korea Religious Political Links Investigation Widens

South Korea Religious Political Links Investigation Widens

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered a sweeping investigation into suspected illegal ties between religious groups and politicians, directing authorities to examine all potential links regardless of political party or rank.

The move signals an effort by Lee to confront concerns about money and influence in politics at a time of heightened scrutiny following a series of high profile corruption investigations. His office said the inquiry would cover both ruling and opposition figures.

In a statement issued Wednesday, the presidential office said Lee instructed investigators to act without exemptions. The review, it said, should apply “no matter whether …

Part 6: Risks, Myths, And Realities — What The Science Really Says

Part 6: Risks, Myths, And Realities — What The Science Really Says

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze

Every global revolution encounters its shadow. For cannabis, that shadow has long been fear: fear of madness, addiction, cognitive decline, and moral collapse. These were the stories governments sold, and for decades the world bought them wholesale. But beneath the noise of ideology lies a quieter and far more complex truth. Cannabis, like any pharmacological agent, is neither savior nor saboteur. It is a substance; potent, nuanced, and deserving of respect, not hysteria.

In recent years, the scientific lens has sharpened. The World Health Organization and the National Academies of Sciences have both concluded that …